Choosing the right business entity has many implications, including the amount of your tax bill. The most common business structures are sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) generally limits the deductibility of food and beverage expenses associated with operating a trade or business to 50%. Activities that…
Construction projects are inherently fraught with risk. That’s why having the right insurance in place is critical for all parties involved. For contractors, however, adequate…
Construction is a highly competitive industry notorious for its razor-thin profit margins. That’s why it’s important for contractors to identify every possible way to reduce costs,…
For construction businesses, financial management is notoriously complex. Contractors have to deal with the ebbs and flows of their respective markets, project-based pricing and collections,…
Originally imported from Japan in the 1980s, lean manufacturing continues to play a key role in every successful U.S. manufacturer. Lean companies make their products…
While most states offer sales and use tax exemptions for certain purchases by manufacturers, the details can vary from state to state. Manufacturers often overlook…
As the end of the first quarter of the 21st century nears, cloud computing has become an integral part of the modern-day manufacturing environment, growing…
After experiencing a downturn in 2023, merger and acquisition activity in several sectors is rebounding in 2024. If you’re buying a business, you want the…
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established and expanded numerous incentives to encourage taxpayers to increase their use of renewable energy and adoption of a range…